Annual Report 2008/2009 - Alberta Conservation Association

Provincial Habitat Securement
The Habitat Securement Fund allows ACA and our
conservation partners to purchase high-quality habitat
in identified priority areas. In 2008/2009, we developed a
provincially-consistent approach to defining the fund’s priority
areas, which takes into account recreational opportunity and
ecological significance. Securement of these habitats allows
for the conservation of diverse wildlife and fish populations.
It also ensures or creates recreational opportunities for
outdoor enthusiasts. In addition to active securement, we also
accept donations of both fee simple titles and conservation
easements. ACA and our conservation partners purchased
four fee simple titles and accepted seven fee simple land
donations for a combined total of 1,857.4 acres in 2008/2009.
We also accepted a total of six conservation easements on a
total of 711 acres. The entire 2,568.4 acres will be managed
in perpetuity to benefit wildlife and fish populations and to
provide sustainable recreational opportunities for Albertans.
Partnerships
Alberta Fish & Game Association, Alberta Sport, Recreation,
Parks & Wildlife Foundation, Alberta Sustainable Resource
Development, Fish & Wildlife Division and Public Lands
Division, Battle River Community Foundation, Buffalo Lake
Naturalists, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Landowners and
Lessees, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Peace Parkland
Naturalists, Pheasants Forever Canada, Calgary and Chinook
chapters, Private Donors, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Canada, Wildlife Habitat Canada
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